LOTS of racing names will be taking part in a special polo game in Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Saturday, August 18th.

The main action on the day in the International Ladies Polo Tournament but there will also be a trainers versus jockeys match later on the card.

Noel Meade and Jessica Harrington will captain the teams and they have roped in Paul and Nina Carberry, Charlie Swan, Lisa O’Neill, Sean Flanagan, Kate Harrington and Tracy Piggott. Derville Meade, Noel’s wife, is a polo fanatic and no doubt played a big part in talking Noel into it.

The day is being run by Polo Wicklow and this is the 19th year of the Ladies Tournament which has raised over €200,000 for charity so far. Some of this year’s proceeds will go to Irish Injured Jockeys.

There’s even a best dressed competition with a prize worth €1,000. The winner will be selected by Dancing With The Stars judge Julian Benson. Yes, he’s the one with the shiny blazers. It all starts at noon in the Park.

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